Every film star mentioned in Madonna's "Vogue" has since died. The last was Lauren Bacall, who passed away in 2014.
Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand The Rain" originated from a comment made by the singer to her husband, Don Bryant, when they were preparing to head out to a blues show and it began tipping down with rain.
The band Simple Minds took their name from the line "He's so simple minded he can't drive his module" in David Bowie's "The Jean Genie."
The Texas songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker wrote "Mr. Bojangles" after a weekend in jail where a fellow inmate told him his life story.
The Temptations sang backup on "Super Freak" by Rick James. He mentions them in the song when he says, "Temptations, sing!"
The Goo Goo Dolls got the title for their song "Iris" from a Country singer named Iris DeMent.
Ron Nevison explains in very clear terms the Quadrophenia concept and how Heart staged their resurgence after being dropped by their record company.
Writing great prog metal isn't easy, especially when it's for 60 musicians.
The outlaw country icon talks about the spiritual element of his songwriting and his Bob Dylan mention.
A popular contemporary folk singer, Williams still remembers the sticky note that changed her life in college.
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
